Empowering Minds, Building Futures
Promoting Excellence in Higher Education Across Delta State
Committed to building a future of knowledge, innovation, and empowerment.
Executive Governor
Rt. Hon. Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori
The Commissioner, Ministry of Higher Education
Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari
Welcome to the
Ministry of Higher Education
The Ministry of Higher Education is a government agency tasked with regulating and promoting higher education across Delta State. Our mission is to ensure that academic institutions within the State meet national and global standards while contributing to the social and economic development of our people.
11
Institutions Supervised
12,000+
Students Benefited from Scholarships
4
State-Owned Universities
30
Public Libraries Across LGAs
What We Do
Our Role
Driving excellence in higher education through strategic oversight, quality control, and student-centred initiatives.
Policy formulation & implementation
We develop and enforce education policies to ensure institutions meet regulatory, academic, and operational standards statewide.
Quality assurance & institutional development
We monitor institutions to uphold academic quality, and support growth through infrastructure and capacity-building initiatives.
Scholarship and student support programs
We offer financial aid, scholarships, and guidance services to empower students in pursuing higher education opportunities.
National & international educational collaboration
We facilitate partnerships, exchange programs, and cooperative agreements to align state education with global standards.
Recent Initiative
GOV. OBOREVWORI TASKS CORPS MEMBERS ON DISCIPLINE, SELFLESSNESS.
MAGARET LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY HAS MATRICULATED ITS FIRST SET OF UNDERGRADUATES
DELTA STATE GOVT PROMISES TO COMPLETE ON GOING SENATE BUILDING, OTHERS
Contact us
Have questions about our institutions, programs, or policies? We’re here to help. Reach out to the Ministry of Higher Education for inquiries, support, or collaboration opportunities. Let’s build the future of education together.
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